Psalmorum 111

1 Alleluia. Confitebor tibi Domine in toto corde meo: in consilio iustorum, et congregatione.

Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

2 Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates eius.

Great are the works of the Lord, exquisite in all his intentions.

3 Confessio et magnificentia opus eius: et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi.

Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus:

He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

5 escam dedit timentibus se. Memor erit in saeculum testamenti sui:

He has given food to those who fear him. He will be mindful of his covenant in every age.

6 virtutem operum suorum annunciabit populo suo:

He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

7 Ut det illis hereditatem gentium: opera manuum eius veritas, et iudicium.

so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

8 Fidelia omnia mandata eius: confirmata in saeculum saeculi, facta in veritate et aequitate.

All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

9 Redemptionem misit populo suo: mandavit in aeternum testamentum suum. Sanctum, et terribile nomen eius:

He has sent redemption upon his people. He has commanded his covenant for all eternity. Holy and terrible is his name.

10 initium sapientiae timor Domini. Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio eius manet in saeculum saeculi.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.